BA Major in Liberal Studies: Communications/Media Studies
This major helps students to gain a greater understanding of the role of media in today’s global society. Courses cover historical, sociological, and psychological analyses of media, including film, television, print, and emerging technologies. This major is also offered at the Rockland Community College extension site.
Academic Requirements
In addition to fulfilling general degree requirements and the Senior Capstone course (AHU 4800 or CSS 4800), students must complete the following requirements for this major:
| 1. | Humanities courses | 15 credits |
| 2. | Natural sciences courses, including CSS/BPS 3369/Advanced Psychology of Communication |
15 credits |
| 3. | Social sciences courses, including one of the following: CSO 1540/Introduction to Mass Media and Communications or MSA 1050/Introduction to Media Studies or JOU 1500/Introduction to Media |
15 credits |
| 4. | Performing and/or visual arts courses | 6 credits |
| 5. | Upper-level courses: a. Social sciences courses, including two survey courses on the history or sociology of film or other mass media b. All in humanities courses or all in natural sciences courses |
12 credits 8 credits |
| 6. | Communications/media studies electives | 15 credits |
| 7. | General electives (may include up to 30 non-liberal arts credits) |
34 credits |
| TOTAL: | 120 credits |
Please refer to the Overview of Academic Requirements for additional information.
School of Liberal Studies & Continuing Education
Liberal Studies Degree Completion Program
Majors:
Liberal Studies: Communications/Media Studies
Liberal Studies: Legal Studies
Undergraduate Courses:
Humanities
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Performing & Visual Arts
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